RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,688 km
6,020 miles
WFK
Frenchville
United States
Distance
9,688 km
6,020 mi / 5,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH WFK
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Northern Aroostook Regional Airport
IATA Code RUH WFK
ICAO Code OERK KFVE
City Riyadh Frenchville
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,049 ft 987 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 47.290000, -68.310000

Riyadh (RUH) to Frenchville (WFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (WFK) in Frenchville, United States is 9,688 kilometers (6,020 miles / 5,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Riyadh, it's 20:20 in Frenchville. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,062 feet between the two airports. Northern Aroostook Regional Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Frenchville (WFK) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (WFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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